Last month, Alchemy Global was awarded a Transport For London (TfL) PHV Operator’s Licence, allowing the company to offer clients a prestigious Security Driver and VIP chauffeur service.

The licence is part of Alchemy Global’s ongoing expansion and follows a number of requests by clients asking for ground transportation in addition to the company’s other security services when visiting London.

The Security Driver and VIP chauffeur service will be split into two tiers, reflective of Alchemy’s business operations. Both will be delivered with unquestionable standards by a team of highly trained and skilled drivers with many years’ experience behind the wheel.

VIP chauffeur service

Tier one will be the VIP chauffeur service trading as Alchemy Chauffeurs and will focus its efforts on travellers who appreciate luxury, discretion and attention to detail, combined with a door-to-door service. Clients using this executive ground transportation service might be attending an award show, prestigious sporting event or corporate function. Likewise, it might be a business person with a series of meetings in London needing a driver who knows the city intimately.

Clients can book with them safe in the knowledge all vehicles are less than 3 years old, their drivers have excellent knowledge of London and will speak English fluently, with other languages available on request.

A second-tier service is available for at-risk clients, including ultra high net worth individuals, politicians and high profile corporate CEOs. Clients who need these higher security standards can be reassured that Alchemy Global drivers, many of them ex-military and ex London Metropolitan Police, have all the relevant academic and vocational experience. The security driver service will be delivered under the name of Alchemy Global. In addition to providing an unparalleled road experience, these drivers also have additional situational awareness and skillsets to ensure clients’ safety and peace of mind. Technical surveillance counter measure (TSCM) sweeps of vehicles are available as an additional service to ensure private conversations remain exactly that.

Their service flies in the face of current technology; it’s not about Uber, it’s not automated or about convenience. They aim to have a deeper understanding of their client’s business or personal environment and want to know who they are, what they do, where they’re going. This human touch will help to build and establish a relationship with clients, understand their lifestyles and give them the best service possible by matching the client with the most appropriate car and driver.

Both levels of service can include airport meet and greets, tarmac access for private jet arrivals where possible, sightseeing, shopping, fine dining or attending an event. Clients arrive at their destination feeling safe, relaxed and eager to take in the sights and sounds of the city or be prepared for the occasion.

Always conscious of a high level of customer care, the service is supported by a back-end cloud-based dispatch, driver and client ecosystem, which is security encrypted, branded and configured so they can track the position of drivers in real time.

Alchemy Global Chauffeurs

Stuart Nash, MD of Alchemy Global and Alchemy Chauffeurs, said: “We are proud to be awarded our Tfl operator’s licence and look forward to contributing to the existing high standards of the chauffeur industry, promoting best practice and delivering a quality service. To support this, we are signed up members of the Licenced Private Hire Car Association; where we want to be an active member and a voice for the industry.”

Richard Owens, Alchemy Global Operations Manager, added that in addition to statutory licencing, we go the extra mile: “All security drivers are screened and vetted to BS 7858 standards, which includes a 5-year employment history corroboration, credit checks and requesting references, including one personal and one professional.

“Above all, we want this to be more than just a journey – it’s a service,”

To deliver these services nationwide we would like to hear from people within our network who are owner-drivers and match our standards listed above. Please connect directly with Stuart Nash on LinkedIn or email recruitment@alchemyglobal.co.uk